1907 Kent County Directory, P - S
Pass, Mrs. P. Postmistress of Alpine and Dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, Notions, Hardware and Tinware Alpine Painne & Bloomer, Farm Lands and Loans Grand Rapids Palace Livery Co. Hacks, Broughenis and Fancy Livery 33-35-37 N Bridge St. Grand Rapids Palmer, Charles Farmer S. 5 T. Algoma P.O. Sparta Palmer Co W. Millard Bookkeeper Grand Rapids Pant, Thos Farmer S. 5 T. Lowell P.O. Ada Pantland J. Boyd Proprietor of The Marina Plan and Hotel Pantland Grand Rapids Hotel Ottawa, Ottawa Beach, Michigan Summer Resort Parker, Chas F Farmer S. 28 T. Gaines P.O. Caledonia Mr. Parker was born in Michigan in 1871 and in 1893 settled in Kent County He has severed four terms as Supervisor He is married to Nettle Bowman Parle, John Farmer S. 14 T. Grattan P.O. Belding Parmeter, James H. Farmer and Supervisor S. 14 T. Courtland P.O. Rockford 1858 Parsons, E. Brick Layer Grand Rapids Parsons, Mrs. E. Grand Rapids Pasint, Peter Cement Walks, Steps, Driveways Etc. No 1251 Bridge St. Grand Rapids Paterson, E.R. Real Estate and Insurance No 1288 S. Division St Grand Rapids Patten, Geo. L. Farmer S. 35 T. Alpine P.O,. Grand Rapids Paterson, G.M. Farmer S. 5 T. Cascade P.O. Ada Patrick, R.I. Farmer S. 26 T. Cannon P.O. Cannonsburg Patterson, Robert B Farmer and School Teacher S. 24 T. Paris P.O. Grand Rapids Mr. Patterson was born in Paris Township, Kent County, Michigan Aug. 15th, 1863 Feb, 18tth, 1886 he was united in marriage to Miss N. Wiltary Mr. and Mrs. Patterson are the parents of one son. Patterson, W.A. Farmer S. 17 T. Cascade P.O. Grand Rapids Paul, John Dealer in Real Estate East Grand Rapids P.O. Station F Grand Rapids Paulsett, Peter C. Farmer S, 2 T Spencer P.O. Lincoln Lake Mr. Paulsett was born in Denmark in 1857 and in 1894 settled in Kent County, Michigan He has served as Township Treasurer and School Director Pearce & Clark Real Estate No 99 N. Ottawa St Grand Rapids Pearce, J. A. Farmer, Fruit Grower and Aplarist S. 3 T. Grand Rapids P.O. Grand Rapids Peckham, A. H. Farmer S. 6 T. Plainfield P.O. Belmont Peck, A.I. Farmer S. 33 T. Cannon P.O. Ada Peck, Philo T. Farmer S. 6 T. Walker P.O. Grand Rapids Mr. Peck served in Co. F. 2nd Michigan Cavalry Peel, Thomas Fruit Grower S. 34 T. Plainfield P.O. Grand Rapids Pennell, J.W. Retired S. 13 T. Wyoming P.O. Grand Rapids No 1175 Division St Grand Rapids Penninga, R and Henry Farmers and Fruit Growers S. 33 T. Ada P.O. Ada Pennington, Warren Farmer S. 4 T,. Cannon P.O. Rockford Pennington, W. R. Farmer S. 9 T. Algoma P.O. Cedar Springs People’s Savings Bank Thos Hefferan, President; W. Alden Smith, Vice-Prtesident; Geo. E. Luther, Cashier; M.D. Hoogesteger, Ass’t Cashier General Banking Grand Rapids Peppler, Dr. J.F. Physician and Surgeon Byron Center 1906 Perry, A.F. Carpenter, Contractor and Builder S. 21 T. Plainfield P.O. Belmont Perry, C. Guy Special Agent The Royal Insurance Co. Liverpool, England Leading Fire Company of the World Lowell, Michigan Perry, Milton M. Attorney at Law Solicitor in Chancery, Pension Attorney and Dealer in Real Estate and Loans Lowell Peters, L.K. Farmer S. 26 T. Ada P.O. Ada Peterson, Carl F. Farmer and Proprietor of Ever Green Farm S. 2 T. Spencer P.O. Lincoln Lake Mr. Peterson was born in Denmark in 1845 and in 1881 settled in Kent County, Michigan Peterson, John Farmer S. 1 T. Spencer P.O. Truiant Mr. Peterson was born in
Denmark in 1855 and in 1884 settled in Kent County, Michigan Peterson, J.A. Farmer and Carpenter S. 21 T. Algoma P.O. Rockford Peterson, P.J. Farmer S. 15 T. Oakfield P.O. Harvard Mr. Peterson was born in Sweden in 1862 and in 1882 settled in Kent County, Michigan Pettingall, Joseph Farmer S,.22 T. Byron P.O. Byron Center Mr. Pettingall was born in Ohio in 1841 and in 1900 settled in Kent County, Michigan In February 1864 he enlisted in Co. H. 12th Michigan Infantry and was discharged in March 1866 He is married to Elizabeth Bear Petts, Edwin Farmer S. 21 T. Ada P.O. Ada Phelps, Wm. Farmer S. 24 T. Algoma P.O. Rockford Phillips, Pleasant Attorney at Law No 219 Widdicomb Building Grand Rapids Phillips, William Township Clerk Farmer Fruit Grower S. 17 T. Grand Rapids P.O. Grand Rapids Phillips, W.W. Notary Public Cedar Springs 1875 Mr. Phillips has served as Clerk of Township, Justice of the Peace and Village Treasurer Pickett, Geo. W. Farmer and Breeder of Registered Aberdeen Angus Cattle S. 33 T. Gaines P.O. Caledonia Mr. Pickett was born in Kent County in 1852 He is married to Stella Gill Pierce, C. B. Breeder of Registered Jersey Cattle and Fancy Poultry S. 10 T. Walker P.O,. Grand Rapids Pierce, Walter Farmer S. 27 T. Grand Rapids P.O. Grand Rapids Pietson, Geo H. and Cora A. Proprietors of Oakdale Fruit Farm S. 4 T. Plainfield P.O. Belmont Pillen, W.H. Farmer S. 34 T. Vergennes P.O. Lowell Pinyon, S.G. Farmer and Fruit Grower S. 34 T. Plainfield P.O. Grand Rapids Pisot, Henry Farmer S. 7 T. Plainfield P.O. Belmont Pitch, John Farmer S. 31 T. Byron P.O. Byron Center Mr. Pitch was born in Kent County in 1876 He is married to Sophia Steffes Pixley, A.R. Farmer and Highway Commissioner S. 15 T. Plainfield P.O. Belmont Platte and Latzek Funeral Directors and Embalmers No 194 4th St Grand Rapids Pletcher, D. E. Farmer S., 10 T. Lowell P.O. Lowell Pleune, Peter H. Fruit Grower S. 15 T. Grand Rapids P.O. Grand Rapids Ploeg, Harry Farmer, Custom Feed Grinder and Claim Adjuster, Pere Marquette Rail Road Co. S. 9 T. Paris P.O. Grand Rapids Plumb’s Sons H.D. (C.H. Plumb-A.J. Plumb) Department Store Proprietors Mill Creek Mills, Mill Creek Polega, Jos Farmer S,. $ T. Plainfield P.O. Sparta Ponting, B. Farmer, Florist and Proprietor of Green House S. 32 T. Walker P.O. Grand Rapids Pope, Wm. Farmer S. 5 T. Algoma P.O. Sparta Porter, Benj. C. Farmer and Cashier, South Grand Rapids State Bank S,. 10 T. Wyoming P.O. Grand Rapids Porter, James F Farmer S. 27 T. Wyoming P.O. Grand Rapids Post, Edwin Farmer S. 8 T. Plainfield P.O. Belmont Post, Frank Farmer S. 5 T. Plainfield P.O. Belmont Post, Harry D. Farmer S. 16 T. Plainfield P.O. Belmont Potts, Wm. Farmer S. 6 T. Plainfield P.O. Belmont Poutsma, John Farmer S. 22 T. Paris P.O. Grand Rapids Powell, Christ Farmer S. 21 T Algoma P.O. Rockford Powell, George A. General Real Estate No 485 S. Division St. Grand Rapids Powell, O. P. Retiree S. 24 T. Grand Rapids P.O. Address No 199 Sherman St. Grand Rapids Powers-Tyson Printing Co. Pearl Street Bridge Grand Rapids Powers, John H. Farmer S. 24 T. Grand Rapids P.O. Grand Rapids Mr. Powers is Proprietor of Felside Farm Powers. John W. Attorney at Law 48-50 Third Floor Houseman Bldg. Grand Rapids Powers, Wm. T. President, Powers Theater Building Ass’t Theatre Office and Stores 47- 63 Pearl St. Grand Rapids Pratt, C. & Son Dealers in Feed, Hay, Wood, Stock, and Poultry Feed No 1 Newberry St. Grand Rapids Pratt, Geo R. Farmer S. 7 T. Walker P.O. Grand Rapids Preston, John farmer S. 8 T. Walker P.O. Grand Rapids Prince, Arthur C. Farmer S. 35 T. Sparta P.O. Sparta Mr. Prince served in Co. E. 21st Michigan Volunteer Infantry He enlisted as a Private was discharged a Brevet Major Provin, C.A. Farmer S. 16 T. Cannon P.O. Rockford Provin, F.J. Real Estate, Loans and Insurance No 103 Monroe St. Grand Rapids Provin, L.S. Real Estate. Loans and Insurance Grand Rapids Pugh, J.A. Farmer S. 22 T. Alpine P.O. Grand Rapids Purchase, Willard General Merchant S. 30 T. Gaines P.O. Ross Mr. Purchase was born in Michigan in 1862 and in1892 settled in Kent County Purdy, C.B. Farmer and Dairyman Sparta Purdy, Chas S. Farmer S. 16 T. Grattan P.O. Belding Putman, A.W. Dealer in General Merchandise S. 5 T. Algoma P.O,. Sparta Putman, C.C. Farmer S. 32 T. Alpine P.O. Grand Rapids Putman, B.W. Farmer and Dairyman S. 12 T. Walker P.O. Grand Rapids Putman, R.W. Farmer S. 9 T. Wyoming P.O. Grandville Putt, Oliver Farmer S. 35 T. Wyoming P.O. Grand Rapids Pyard, M.J. Farmer S. 35 T Alpine P.O. Grand Rapids Quiggle, Frank D. Farmer S 13 T. Cascade P.O. Ada Quigley,J.L. Dealer in Lands and Lumber, East St and Pere Marquette Rail Road Grand Rapids Raap, Bruno Farmer and Fruit Grower S. 2 T. Walker P.O. Grand Rapids Rapp, Frank H. Farmer and Dairyman S.30 T. Walker P.O. Grand Rapids Rappleyes, J.B. Farmer S. 17 T. Plainfield P.O. Belmont Rathbone, A.D. Manager Aldine Grate and Mantel Co. S. 2 T. Wyoming P.O. Grand Rapids Rathbun, Chas B. Farmer S. 16 T. Paris P.O. Grand Rapids Rathbun, Mrs. Margaret Farmer S. 31 T. Courtland P.O. Rockford 1866 Ray, Lyman G. Farmer and Clerk of Cannon Township S. 11 T. Cannon P.O. Rockford Rawlings, Fred T. Farmer S. 12 T. Byron P.O. Byron Center Mr. Rawlings was born in Kent County in 1863 He is married to Retta McClenithen Raymond, V.S. Real Estate Lowell Reber, Frank H. Proprietor of Reber’s Pavilion East Grand Rapids P.O. Station F Grand Rapids Rector, A.B. Farmer S. 35 T. Algoma P.O. Rockford Rector, R.D. Farmer S. 33 T. Algoma P.O. Rockford Reed, C.L. & Co Pay cash for Apples. Peaches, Beans, Cabbage, Etc. No 30=32 N Market St. Grand Rapids Reed. Leonard Farmer and Dairyman S. 2 T. Nelson P.O. Sand Lake 1893 Reed, Thomas E Proprietor of Manhattan Beach Summer Resort and Bathing Beach Meals Lunches and soft drinks Confectionary and Cigars East Grand Rapids P.O. Station F. Grand Rapids Mr. Reed is Township Supervisor Rempis & Gallmeyer Foundry Co Iron, Brass and Aluminum Castings 60-88 N. Front St. Grand Rapids Renihan, Joseph Attorney and Counselor, Tower Block Grand Rapids Mr. Renihan was born in Walker Township, Kent County, Michigan and is a graduate of The University of Michigan He served as President of the Common Council and Vice- Mayor of the City of Grand Rapids from May 1st 1905 to May 1st, 1906 He was elected alderman from the 9th Ward for five successive terms, from May 1st, 1899 to May 1st, 1909 He also holds the office of Chairman of Finance Committee of the Board of Supervisor of Kent County 1907-1908 and Chairman of Finance Ways and Means Committee of Common Council of the City of Grand Rapids 1905-1908 Rennells, Stephen Farmer S. 35 T. Grattan P.O. Lowell Renwick & Avery (C.A. Renwick-N. Fred Avery) Real Estate No 45 Pearl St Grand Rapids Retan, A.R. Contractor and Builder No 630 Sutton Ave Grand Rapids Retting, J.L. (Evans & Retting Lumber Co) East Grand Rapids P.O. Grand Rapids Reusser, G. Farmer and Highway Commissioner S. 27 T. Vergennes P.O. Lowell Reusser, Renedict Farmer S. 27 T. Vergennes P.O. Lowell Reusser, Rosiens Farmer S. 23 T. Vergennes P.O. Lowell Reyburn, John J. Farmer S. 4 T. Algoma P.O. Cedar Springs Reyburn, R.G. Farmer S. 7 T. Algoma P.O. Sparta Reynolds, A.J. Justice of the Peace Farmer, Breeder of Poland China Hogs and Proprietor of Clover Dale Farm S. 32 T. Oakfield P.O. Rockford 1866 Reynolds, Chas Farmer S. 18 T. Lowell P.O. Lowell Reynolds, Geo N Farmer and Proprietor of "Breeze Rest" S. 9 T. Plainfield P.O. Belmont Reynolds, H.M. Roofing Co Manufacturers Grand Rapids Reynolds, Wm. W Farmer S. 19 T. Lowell P.O. Lowell Rhodes, F.B. Photographer, Photos, Views and Portrait Work Lowell Rice, Chas J. Farmer S. 27 T. Sparta P.O. Sparta Richardson, Geo H Farmer S. 11 T. Paris P.O. Grand Rapids Richmond, Elmer E. Farmer S. 14 T. Vergennes P.O. Lowell Richter, Rev. Jean Paul Pastor of Bostwick Lake Congregational Church S. 14 T. Cannon P.O. Rockford Rinehart, F.E. Farmer S. 21 T Algoma P.O. Rockford Rinehart, P N Farmer S. 20 T. Algoma P.O. Rockford Rish, George Gardener and Teaming S. 7 T. Paris P.O. Grand Rapids Rish, Peter Farmer S. 24 T. Algoma P.O. Edgerton Rish, William Farmer S. 28 T. Cascade P.O. Ada Rivett, Ed Farmer and Manager of E. S De Cou S. 23 T. Nelson P.O. Cedar Springs 1887 Roberts, A.E. Farmer S. 5 T. Sparta P.O. Kent City Roberts, H. Farmer and Fruit Gower S. 32 T. Walker P.O,. Grand Rapids Roberts, N H Farmer S. 3 T. Cannon P.O. Rockford Robertson Co The W C Commercial Agency Rooms 29-30-33 No 11 Canal St Grand Rapids Robinson, Chas Proprietor Hotel Sparta opposite P M Depot Livery in connections Sparta Rockford State Bank E W Johnson, President; A T Slaght, Vice-President; J L Snyder, Vice-President; E C Johnson, Cashier, Capital $20,000 Rockford Roclofs, George Insurance and Real Estate No 29 Canal St Grand Rapids Roclofs, Ralph Dealer in Meats Byron Center Roeper, Wm Farmer and Dairyman S. 33 T. Ada P.O. Ada Roesink, Wm Farmer S. 17 T. Walker P.O. Grand Rapids Rogalewski, Theodore Farmer S. 6 T. Nelson P.O. Sand Lake 1874 Rogers, Eugene Proprietor of Livery, Hacks and Boarding Stables No 107 Goodrich and Grandville Ave Grand Rapids Rogers, Chas Farmer S. 36 T. Sparta P.O. Sparta Rogers, E H Farmer S. 33 T. Alpine P.O. Grand Rapids Rogers, L F Farmer S. 26 T. Alpine P.O,. Grand Rapids Rodgers & Rodgers Lawyers 233-234-235 Houseman Building Grand Rapids Rolf, Alva farmer S. 8 T. Lowell P.O. Lowell Mr. Rolf was born in Lowell July 23rd, 1840 and located on his present place in 1864 In October 1861 he enlisted in Co C, 1st Michigan Lancers He re-enlisted July 30th 1862 in Co B 21st Michigan Infantry and was discharged Feb 13th, 1863 June 30th, 1864 he was married to Electa Jane Burch Five children were born to this un ion three of whom are living two sons and one daughter Ronan, John Farmer S. 10 T. Grand Rapids P.O. Grand Rapids Ronan, N P Proprietor of Creston Dairy Farm S. 13 T. Grand Rapids P.O. Grand Rapids Ronan, P P Livery, Boarding and Sale Stable No 610-612 S. Division Grand Rapids Root, G H Farmer S. 1 T. Alpine P.O. Alpine Root, J.M. Farmer S. 12 T. Alpine P.O. Alpine Roos, Charles W. Farmer S. 31 T. Walker P.O. Grand Rapids Rose Veterinary Hospital D W Rose Veterinary Surgeon and Dentist No 128 E. Fulton St. Grand Rapids Rose, James Proprietor of Swimming School Reed’s Lake Learn to swim at Rose’s East Grand Rapids P.O. Station F. Grand Rapids Rose S M Contractor and Builder and Dealer in Real Estate No 305 Ann St Grand Rapids Rose, Wesley Market Gardener S. 3 T. Walker P.O. Grand Rapids Ross, Gilbert J Farmer S. 18 T. Plainfield P.O. Belmont Ross, H J Real Estate Best Grand Rapids P.O. Station F Grand Rapids Ross & Gezon Produce and Commission Brokers Office No 3 S. Ionia St Grand Rapids Ross, William H. Village Marshal and Deputy Sheriff East Grand Rapids P.O. Station F Grand Rapids Roth, Rinehart Farmer S. 32 T. Alpine P.O. Grand Rapids Rowland, A B Farmer S. 17 T. Lowell P.O. Lowell Rowland, Frank S Farmer S. 7 T. Grattan P.O. Rockford Rowson, James Real Estate No 43 Pearl St Grand Rapids Rudell Creamery Manufacturer of Ice Cream, Fancy Creamery Butter and Cheese No 41 S. Division St Grand Rapids Rudy, W H Farmer S. 31 T. Plainfield P.O. Grand Rapids Ruehs, F W Farmer S. 17 T. Caledonia P.O. Caledonia 1867 Rumsey, J L Civil Engineer 223 Houseman Block Grand Rapids Russell, Hon Huntley State Senator 17th District Grand Rapids Ruthven, Edwin Solicitor S. 7 T. Paris P.O. Grand Rapids Mr. Ruthven was born in Ohio in 1852 and in 1899 settled in Kent County, Michigan He is married to Mary Ann Grave Rutman, D P Farmer S. 11 T. Byron P.O. Byron Center Mr. Rutman was born in Massachusetts in 1849 and in 1880 settled in Kent County, Michigan He is married to Viola G. Baker Ryket, Hannah M Farmer S. 31 T. Ada P.O. Ada Ryket, Ernest W Photographer S. 31 T. Ada P.O,. Ada Rypens, F A Farmer S. 21 T. Walker P.O. Grand Rapids Rypens, Henry C Farmer S. 16 T. Walker P.O. Grand Rapids Rypma, A Farmer S. 11 T. Paris P.O. Grand Rapids Mr. Ryma was born in Holland Nov 23rd, 1869 came to America in March 1893 and located in Grand Rapids He located where he is now living in March1897 He was married to Annie Baar March 18th, 1897 Ryskamp Bros Wall Paper and Painters’ Supplies No 349 East Street Corner Baxter Grand Rapids Ryskamp, H Deputy City Marshal No 165 Kalamazoo Ave Grand Rapids Salm, Peter Jr. Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Meats S. 4 T. Paris P.O. Grand Rapids Sargent, A C Farmer and Breeder of Poultry S. 34 T. Walker P.O. Grand Rapids Saunders, L B & Co Insurance, Real Estate and Loans The Herald Building No 188 E Fulton St Grand Rapids Saur, August Farmer S 18 T. Alpine P.O. Grand Rapids Saur, Frank Farmer S. 8 T. Sparta P.O. Sparta Schafer, Fred A & Joseph H Farmer and Butchers S. 17 T Plainfield P.O. Belmont Schaich, John Farmer S. 27 T. Wyoming P.O. Grand Rapids Schantz Bros & Palmer Co Farm Implements, Carriages, Harness, Robes and Blankets No 9-112 W Bridge St and 10-12 N Front St Grand Rapids Scheidel, C A Farmer S. 4 T. Alpine P.O. Sparta Schenck, J M Farmer and Township Supervisor S. 5 T. Cascade P.O. Ada Schiedel, Samuel Farmer S. 20 T. Solon P.O. Cedar Springs 1878 Schindler, Chas and Wm Farmer S. 33 T. Alpine P.O. Grand Rapids Schindler, Joseph Farmer S, 32 T. Alpine P.O. Grand Rapids Schmidt, Chas Bros Monuments No 104 W Bridge St Grand Rapids Schmidt, Wm Farmer S 20 T. Lowell P.O. Lowell Scholpp, Fred Farmer S. 6 T. Cannon P.O. Rockford Schols, James Florist No 67 W Leonard St Grand Rapids School District No 8 E D Thomas S. 5 T. Grand Rapids P.O. Grand Rapids Schoonfield. John Real Estate Grand Rapids Schorustein, R M Lumber, Lath and Shingles, Corner First Ave and M C R R Grand Rapids Schneider, H Company Manufacturers of Cigars and Wholesale Tobacconists, Sales Office and Rental Store No 39 Monroe St. Grand Rapids Schranum, L R Retired No 521 Cherry St Grand Rapids Schrick, Frank Farmer S 34 T. Alpine P.O. Grand Rapids Schroedert, Louis Farmer S. 32 T. Caledonia P.O. Caledonia Mr. Schroeder was born in Germany and settled in Kent County, Michigan in 1871 Scgwuder, Frederick Farmer S.34 T. Lowell P.O. Lowell Schwunder, William Farmer S. 23 T. Byron P.O. Byron Center Mr. Schwunder settled in Kent County in 1891 He is married to Ida Cidvertor Scoby, Burton Assistant City Marshal Grand Rapids Scott Harware Co. Dealers in General Hardware Glass, Tinware, Tools, Heavy and Shelf Hardware, Screens, Doors, Sash, Cultry, Saws,Axes, Shovels, Hoes, Paints,Oils, and Brushes; Creamery Cans and Cream Separators Dealers in Jewel and Majestic Ranges We do all kinds of Tin Work, Roofing and Furnace Jobs Good Goods at a honest price Lowell Scott, Winfield Farmer S, 12 T. Plainfield P.O. Rockford Scott, E E News Dealer and Household Specialties, Corner Canal and Lyon Streets Grand Rapids Scribner Brothers Real Estate, Insurance and Loans No 57 Lyon St Grand Rapids Sears, Grove Farmer S. 11 T. Grattan P.O. Belding Sebring, Thomas E. Farmer S. 14 T. Paris P.O. Grand Rapids Mr. Sebring was born in Kent County in 1859 Seidel, C W Builder of all kinds of Boats, East Grand Rapids P.O. Station F. Grand Rapids Selover, John L,. Farmer and Fruit Grower S. 27 T. Vergennes P.O. Lowell Semeyn, John H. Farmer S. 24 T. Paris P.O. Grand Rapids Mr. Semeyn was born in Grand Rapids March 21, 1860band located where he now lives in October 1892 He was married June 23, 1881 to Miss Kate Blom Six children blessed this union, three sons and three daughters Seven, Peter Wall Paper and Paints No 130 W. Leonard St Grand Rapids Shackelton, Elgin Farmer S. 16 T. Walker P.O. Grand Rapids Shackelton, George Farmer S. 16 T. Walker P.O. Grand Rapids Shafer, W T Farmer and Supervisor S. 24 T. Paris P.O. Grand Rapids Shaw, A.H. Custom Miller, Feed Grinder and Proprietor of Flour Mill Cedar Springs Shaw & Bloomer Proprietor of Sparta Livery and Feed Stable Sparta Shaw, Geo N. Farmer S, 30 T. Courtland P.O. Rockford Mr. Shaw was born in New York in 1831 and in 1854 settled in Kent County, Michigan He is proprietor of Shaw Creek Farm In 1864 he was untied in marriage to Miss Sarah Johnson Shaw, Giles and Corydon E Farmers S. 10 T. Sparta P.O. Sparta Shaver, O H Livery, Hack, Boarding and Sale Stables No 107 Kent St Grand Rapids Shay Detective Bureau W A Shay General Manager No 74 S Division St Grand Rapids Sherick, E S Dealer in Carey’s Roofing and Harrison’s Valveless Oil Gas Stoves and Buyer of Junk of all kinds Caledonia Sherman, Isaac farmer S. 278 T. Wyoming P.O. Grand Rapids Shickell, P C & Co Insurance, Real Estate, Loans and Notaries Public No 24 Canal St Grand Rapids Shier, Ephraim Blacksmith, Wagon Maker and Repairer, Cannonburg Shilton, A Farmer S. 13 T. Cascade P.O. Ada Shinkman, W A Real Estate, loans and Insurance Room 10 Power Opera House Block over the Arcade Grand Rapids Shoemaker, L T Farmer S, 29 T. Wyoming P.O. Grandville Shoemaker, R I Farmer S, 29 T. Wyoming P.O. Grandville Shotweil, D S Farmer and proprietor of Maple Street Farm S. 20 T. Courtland P.O. Rockford Shuler & Kepker Real Estate Insurance and Loans 224 Widdicomb Building Grand Rapids Sicotte, Dr. R. Physician and Surgeon Sparta Silcox, Worthey Farmer S 4 T. P.O. Alto Mr. Silcox was born in Kent County in 1862 Silva, Joseph Farmer and Dairyman S. 10 T. Grand Rapids P.O. Grand Rapids Simmnersen, Hans P. Farmer and Dairyman S. 2 T. Spencer P.O. Lincoln Lake Mr. Simmersen was born in Denmark in 1852 and in 1877 settled in Kent County, Michigan He has served as school Moderator Simmons, F.A. Farmer and Breeder of Hampshiredown Sheep and Registered Stock S. 26 T. Algoma P.O. Rockford Simmons, J W Proprietor of Hickory Grove Farms S. 22 T. Grand Rapids P.O. Grand Rapids Simon, Nicholas Farmer S. 19 T. Byron P.O. Byron Center Simon, Peter Farmer S. 28 T. Byron P.O. Byron Center Mr. Simon was born in Germany in 1852 and the following year was brought to Kent County, Michigan He is married to Gertrude Homrich Simons, John Farmer Stock Dealer and Breeder of Hereford Cattle Duroc Jersey Hogs Shropshire Sheep and Percheron Draft Horses S. 14 T. Nelson P.O. Sand Lake 1880 Skeels, D. Surveyor and Engineer 223 Houseman Building Grand Rapids Skory, Louis A Publisher of "Echo Tygodniowe," No 192 4th St Grand Rapids Slack, John H Farmer S. 14 T. Sparta P.O. Sparta Slater, D D & Co Real Estate Brokers No 56 Monroe St Grand Rapids Slater, Glenn R Farmer S. 27 T. Paris P.O. Grand Rapids Slater, R J Farmer S. 9 T. Cascade P.O. Ada Slater, W E Proprietor of Meadow Brook Dairy Farm S. 5 T. Grand Rapids P.O. Grand Rapids Slayton, Chester M Farmer S. 14 T. Grattan P.O. Belding Mr. Slayton served in Co B 25th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Slot, W Bruins & Sons Florist and Vegetable Growers, Greenhouse, Burton Ave and P M R R Grand Rapids Smedley & Corwin Attorneys and Counselors at Law 15-16-17 New Houseman Building Grand Rapids Smith, W Walter & Co Real Estate Insurance and Loans Office No 88 Monroe St. Room 4 Grand Rapids Smith & Sponsler Fire Insurance, Real Estate, Loans and Surety Bonds, Room 2 and 3 Norris Building No 77 Lyon St Grand Rapids Smith, Allen Farmer and Keeper of Bees S. 13 T. Caledonia P.O. Alto Mr. Smith was born in Kent County Smith, Arthur D. Commission Merchant, Dealer in Hay, and Supervisor of Algoma Township Rockford Smith, C E Farmer S. 28 T. Algoma P.O. Rockford Smith, Chas L Manufacturer of and Dealer in Hardwood Lumber, Cross Ties, Wood and Shingles, Bridge Plants a Specialty Belmont Smith, Chas S Farmer S. 27 T. Paris P.O. Grand Rapids Smith, Daniel D Farmer S. 27 T. Algoma P.O. Cedar Springs Smith, E A Farmer S. 32 T. Cannon P.O. Ada Smith, E E Farmer S. 24 T. Wyoming P.O. Grand Rapids Smith. Evo Farmer and Fruit Grower S. 19 T. Plainfield P.O. Grand Rapids Smith, Frank Farmer S. 3 T. Grattan P.O. Belding Smith, Henry Florist Corner Monroe & Division Sts Grand Rapids Smith, Henry C. (Successor in W A Anderson & Son) Dealer in Agricultural Implements, Carriages, Harness, Garden and Farm Seeds, Wind Mills, Gasoline Engines and U. S. Cream Separators Sparta Smith, J P Farmer S. 28 T. Wyoming P.O. Grand Rapids Smith, John T. Cashier State Bank of Caledonia P.O. Caledonia Smith, J. U Detective Agency and Information Bureau, J U Smith General Manager, Office 46-47-48-49 Powers Theatre Building Grand Rapids Smith, Judd A Proprietor of Hotel Grattan, Grattan Center P.O. Belding Smith, L M Farmer S. 35 T. Sparta P.O. Sparta Smith, R F Farmer S. 28 T. Algoma P.O. Rockford Smith, Warren W Farmer S. 23 T. Solon P.O. Cedar Springs 1858 Smith, Wm Farmer S. 28 T. Algoma P.O. Rockford Mr. Smith served in Co E 27th Michigan Volunteer Smith, Hon. Wm. Alden, United States Senator Grand Rapids Smith, Wm J Farmer S. 32 T. Sparta P.O. Sparta Smiths, Jacob A Clerk of City Board of Assessors Grand Rapids Snyder Bros (H W Snyder-M W Snyder) Lumber Manufacturers and Proprietor of Saw Mill and Cider Mill Caledonia Snyder, H W (Snyder Bros) Caledonia 1887 Snyder, M W (Snyder Bros) Caledonia 1891 Snyder, Geo. A Farmer and Fruit Grower S. 7 T. Walker P.O., Grand Rapids Snyder, H A Farmer, Stock Dealer and Butcher S. 19 T. Wyoming P.O. Grand Rapids Snyder, John Farmer S. 13 T. Oakfield P.O. Greenville 1875 Sokup, F J Sheet Metal Work of all Kinds Grand Rapids Soles, A Farmer and Stock Buyer S. 29 T. Tyrone P.O. Kent City 1888 Sonderse, A Gardener A. 11 T. Wyoming P.O. Address No 557 Grandville Ave Grand Rapids Soper, Francis B Jr. Farmer S. 3 T. Paris P.O. Grand Rapids Soper, Frank Wholesale Meats S. * T. Paris P.O. Grand Rapids Sonffrouw, Jacob A Farmer S. 15 T. Plainfield P.O. Belmont South Grand Rapids State Bank Gen. Wykes President; W T Shafer, Vice-President; Benj C Porter, Cashier General Banking Grand Rapids Spalding, John E Farmer and Fruit Grower S. 2 T. Grand Rapids P.O. Grand Rapids Spaman, Frank Farmer S. ( T. Cascade P.O. Ada Spangenberg, J W Farmer S. 21 T. Sparta P.O. Sparta Sparta Brick & Tile Co. Manufacturer of Brick and Tile Sparta Sparta Milling Co Wholesale Grain, Hay and Produce Manufacturers and Shippers of Flour, Feed and Mill Stuffs We buy and ship on any railroad Weights and Grades Guaranteed Sparta Sparta State Bank C A Bloomer, President; J.S Bradford, Vice President; J Manchester, 2nd Vice President; R N Keister, Cashier; Directors: Jason S Bradford, John Manchester, Coles A Bloomer, Manly W Burtch, Chas A Johnson, A A Johnson, R N Keister. Capital $155,303.06 Money to Loan Interest Paid on Deposits Sparta, Michigan Spaulding, George Farmer S. 1 T. Sparta P.O. Sparta Spaulding, R L Farmer S. 7 T. Cascade P.O. Grand Rapids Speakers, Harry R Farmer S. 4 T. Algoma P.O. Cedar Springs Spear, C A & Son Dealers in Lumber Grand Rapids Spencer, A E farmer S. 10 T Alpine P.O. Alpine Spencer, Chas Farmer S. 4 T. Alpine P.O. Alpine Spore, Judson M Retail Dealer in Stationary and Postmaster Rockford Mr. Spore has been in the Postal service for over 25 years Sprangue, Walter Farmer S. 5 T. Sparta P.O., Kent City Spring, J G Farmer S. 5 T. Cannon P.O. Rockford Spring, Volney Farmer S. 18 T. Cannon P.O Rockford Springer, U S Veterinary Sanitarium No 37 Hastings St Corner Kent Grand Rapids Springett, R R Attorney at Law City Bank Block Lowell Sprout & Cusick General Real Estate Agents No 100 Monroe St Corner Ionia Grand Rapids Sprayt, Peter Farmer S. 25 T. Wyoming P.O. Grand Rapids Squires, Howard Agent The Standard Medical Society Baltimore, Md. S. 34 T. Vergennes P.O. Lowell Stacey, Geo. G. Farmer, Dairyman and Proprietor of Maple Ridge Farm, S. 17 T. Nelson P.O. Cedar Springs Stadt, Thys, Real Estate and Loans No 319 W Leonard St. Grand Rapids Stadt, H. (Stadt Bros) Postmaster, Sub Station 5, Grand Rapids Stadt Bros, Hardware, Paints and Oils No 319 W. Leonard St. Grand Rapids Stalsomburg, Peter Farmer S. 15 T. Wyoming, P.O,. Grand Rapids Standish, Mrs. M Proprietor, Hillcrest Farm S. 5 T. Grand Rapids P.O. Grand Rapids Stannard, R G Farmer S. 12 T. Algoma P.O. Sparta Stanton, W Blacksmit6h, Wagon Maker and Repairer Edgerton S. 13 T. Algoma P.O. Edgerton Stark, Dr. G R Physician, Lake and Lovett Aves East Grand Rapids Office Hours 8 to 10 AM 4 to 6 PM Starr, A M Farmer S. 15 T. Grand Rapids P.O. Grand Rapids State Bank of Caledonia, Charles Rice, President; John T. Smith, Vice-President; John R. Proctor, Vice-President; John T. Smith, Cashier, Caledonia State Bank of Michigan, David McCoy, President; W H Jones, Vice-President; M H Sorrick, Cashier; C. Baarman, Ass’t Cashier; General Banking Grand Rapids Stauffer, Geo Farmer S. 7 T. Algoma P.O,. Sparta Stauffer, Isaac Farmer S. 34 T. Byron P.O. Ross Mr. Stauffer was born in Canada in 1858 and in 1865 settled in Kent County, Michigan He is married to Libbie Weaver Steed, Wm H Special Officer at Grand Rapids Police Station No 826 Wealthy Ave Grand Rapids Steel, Samuel Farmer S. 24 T. Cannon P.O. Rockford Steen, E F Farmer S. 24 T. Plainfield P.O,. Sparta Steffens, J Farmer S. 16 T. Alpine P.O. Grand Rapids Steinbreicher, C H Farmer S. 26 T. Alpine P.O. Grand Rapids Steketee, John & Son Law, Collection and Loan Office No 75 Monroe St. Grand Rapids Steketee, P. & Sons, Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods, Grand Rapids Stelma, Peter J Carpenter, Contractor and Building Grandville Sternbeck, Fred Farmer S. 10 T. Paris P.O. Grand Rapids Mr. Sternbeck was
born in Germany Feb 19th, 1838, came to America in 1869 and located
in Wisconsin and in 1870 settled in Kent County. Michigan In 1873 he was married
to Louisa Darling Three children blessed this union, two sons and one daughter
Stevens, James Farmer S. 8 T. Cascade P.O. Ada Stevens, Geo. Farmer and Dairyman S. 21 T. Grand Rapids P.O. Grand Rapids Stevens, Theodore Farmer and Proprietor of Pleasant View Far, S. 35 T. Tyrone P.O. Kent City 1888 Mr. Stevens served as Marshal of Lisbon, Michigan for ten years Stewart, Chas Real Estate and Loans No 26 Canal St. Grand Rapids Stewart & Creswell (Earl R Stewart-Harry L Creswell) Attorneys Grand Rapids Stewart, W H Farmer S. 1 T. Algoma P.O. Cedar Springs Stiles Brothers Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Lumber, Lath, and Shingles Grand Rapids Stiller’s Sons A. Real Estate No 181 11th St. Grand Rapids Stockdale, G. H. Farmer S. 19 T. Sparta P.O. Sparta Stocking, Mary H. Retired No 31311th St. Grand Rapids Stocking, P.T. Dealer in General Merchandise, Farm Implements and Tools Belding Stocking, R.D. Piano, Organs, Sewing Machines, Sheet Music, Books, and Musical Merchandise, Photographs, and Talking Machines, Watches, Clocks, Jewelry and Silverware, Guns and Ammunition, Fishing Tackle, Bicycles, Athletic and Sporting Goods Lowell, Michigan Storey, R V Farmer S. 4 T. Grattan P.O. Belding Story, Edward Livery, Sale and Feed Stable Caledonia Stout, Andrew Farmer S. 3 T. Courtland P.O. Cedar Springs Mr. Stout was born in Michigan in 1834, and when but an infant moved with his parents to Kent County He enlisted in Co. B 2nd Mich. Reg Cav and engaged in many notable battles He is married to Mrs. Lulu Heath and is the father on three children Stout, John Farmer S 4 T. Courtland P.O. Cedar Springs Mr. Stout is treasurer of school district No. 5 Stout, LaFayette Farmer Dairyman and Proprietor of Maple Grove Farm S. 33 T. Nelson P.O. Cedar Springs Stout, Samuel Farmer and Fruit Grower S. 19 T. Plainfield P.O. Grand Rapids Stoughten, W S No 7 Resident St Grand Rapids Stover, N B Florist Grandville Stowell, Dans Postmaster Comstock Park Stowitts, Geo. W Clothier No 699 Madison Ave Grand Rapids Strehan, T W Tailor, Clothier and Furnisher No 52-54 W Bridge St Grand Rapids Streeter, Franklin D. Farmer and Dealer in Produce S. 33 T. Cascade P.O. McCords Strong, Dr. Edwin B Physician and Farmer S. 15 T. Cannon P.O. Belmont Strong, F N Florist, Vegetable Grower and Proprietor of Green House Residence Burton Ave Between Madison & Jefferson Ave Grand Rapids Strohhecker, Andrew C Farmer S. 31 T. Walker P.O. Grand Rapids Struik, W D Farmer and Dairyman S. 15 T. Grand Rapids P.O. Grand Rapids Studley & Barclay, Rubbey Goods, Mill and Fire Department Supplies No 66-68 Pearl St Grand Rapids Sullivan, Orvil Farmer S. 15 T. Plainfield P.O. Belmont Sullivan, Simon Chief Clerk of the Board of Assessors Grand Rapids Swainston, J N Farmer and Building Mover S. 1 T. Byron P.O. Grand Rapids Mr. Swainston was born in Canada in 1850 and in 1861 settled in Kent County, Michigan He is married to Clara H Moore Swan, E. General Farmer and Dealer in Groceries, Provisions and Medicines, Bakery Goods, Flour, Canned Goods and Fruit in Season Terms Cash Brooklyn Corners S. 7 T. Ada P.O. Ada Swan, Elijah and Jane Farmers S. 8 T. Ada P.O. Ada Swan, George M Farmer S. 30 T. Ada P.O. Ada Swanland, Mrs. S A Farmer S. 5 T. Grand Rapids P.O. Grand Rapids Swartz, John Farmer S. 5 T. Alpine P.O. Alpine Swayze, R W Proprietor Hotel Waverly, Good Sample Rooms; First Class Accomodations Lowell, Michigan Sweeney, Geo Farmer S. 33 T. Tyrone P.O. Kent City Mr. Sweeney has served as Pathmaster Sweezy, Mrs. M Farmer and Proprietor of Lakeside Farm S. 5 T. Grand Rapids P.O. Grand Rapids Swenson, Alfred Farmer S. 5 T. Sparta P.O. Kent City Swenson, Victor Farmer S. 9 T. Sparta P.O. Sparta Symes, J R Farmer S. 26 T. Sparta P.O. Sparta Syswerda, H Gardener S. 13 T. Wyoming P.O. Grand Rapids Sytsma, John Farmer S. 7 T. Cascade P.O. Grand Rapids |
Transcriber: Barb Jones
Created: 14 July 2010